Place mats
 

Does anyone have a good site for place mat patterns. I keep being told that I can just make a small table runner. However, I would really like an actual pattern. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Try; http://www.free-quilting.com/list.ht...d=A&cat_id=434

I just "googled" quilted placemats free patterns and there's a TON available.
Hope this helps.

yep, and here is just one of those sites with patterns
http://www.sewingsupport.com/sewing-...placemats.html

there were some good ideas the last time you posted this request, mvalley. If you are having a hard time finding your first post, check your profile.

How about these...


http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t221300.html

I have some table runner patterns in my quilt books. My table usually has too much quilting stuff on it. No room for place mats.

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/09/...mat-tutorials/

Or you can go to quilterscache.com and choose almost any block you like and
add some borders to make it the size you want.

You can use any bl ock to make a mat.

This is something I made up myself. I can send you the sizes if you are interested.

I would love the directions and cutting sizes for that place mat. thanx

Thanks, Debra! Somehow I missed this one in my placemat search.

Me too! I like the looks of this placemat.

Originally Posted by omalori
I would love the directions and cutting sizes for that place mat. thanx



I have fabric that will make beautiful placemats and I have been looking for just the right pattern! This is it!!
Please send directions and cutting sizes. Thank you...

Check out www.e-patternscentral.com. If you sign up you will get daily e-mails. They have a section of books of patterns. Right now they are all on sale at about 50% off. I saw books of table runners, which often include placemats. A book often has up to 200 pages, so lots of patterns.

http://www.allfreesewing.com/?task=s...term=placemats Try this site. All free sewing has lots of placemat patterns.

Besides going online as the replies below suggest, I often make one block, then add a 2-3" border on one side of the block, or 2" on both sides, whichever floats your boat. Good luck.

I have had several request for the cutting sizes of the placemat that I showed. I am so happy that this many of you like it. Here it is. Have fun.

Thanks for the pattern! I've got just the fabric to use.

I usually go to Pinterest when looking for ideas.

This is on my list to do:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owRq8UOCPyA

They look so easy!!!

Thank you for the pattern it is going in my bucket list for Christmas gifts/

Thanks Boston 1954.....I would love to try this. Thanks for the dimensions.

Thanks Boston, I saved a copy so I can make some for my home as they look quick and easy to make and they look great to. WIN WIN

love the apple fabric.

Thanks for the pattern Boston1954.

I don't have a site for a pattern but here is my place mats directions if you like.
#1 cut your fabric, batting, backing all the same size. Mine were cut 12x15 inches.
#2 cut strips, start at 2 1/2" wide for the first strip. Left over binding strips work well for these in all widths. You need different widths to make these. Your scraps are a great source for strips of different widths and lengths. Very easy place mats. I made 8 all at once. All different because I used my scraps & binding left overs.

#3 Cut different widths and lengths and starch & press them. Starch & iron all fabrics before you begin, Not batting. Set aside.

#4 Take 1 wide strip of 2 1/2" to begin. Place corner to corner on an angle sewing over raw edges on both sides of this first strip.
#5 Keep adding strips one at a time and you want to have these next strips RST, but only sewing on one edge from corner to corner on an angle, fold strip back and press seam, now add another strip to this pressed edge, RST again. Stitch and press again and again as you keep adding strips to this one side of the place mat. You will have 5 strips at least on each side of this first 2 1/2" starting strip. ( you only sew 1 side at a time then flip the mat to sew on your strips to the other side to complete the mat.) After you've sewn all of them now you will do the top stitching over your showing seams. I did a blanket stitching on all of mine in a black thread so it shows up nicely. Sit and do the hand binding while watching TV.[ATTACH=CONFIG]413650[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]413652[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]413651[/ATTACH]
#6 here are a couple photo's of the ones made. These are fun and quick. The center one are deer in a forrest, doesn't show up very well. None of the 8 look the same.
jigs

I just saw this yesterday and bookmarked it for future reference. It is FQ Friendly, too.

http://thecraftyquilter.com/2012/06/...-binding-tool/

Thanks for the pic, Anne! I was thinking just this morning that I needed an idea to use some unique fat quarters I bought - your pattern is perfect!